Why third-party management could help in the race to diversify Dubai

Bani Haddad examines the benefits of third-party hotel management and how it can help transform Dubai’s economy

How GCC family philanthropy can create a lasting impact

Ramy Sfeir examines the ways family businesses can make a difference to their communities

How can GCC firms get the best out of middle management

Warsha Joshi explains how companies can give managers the time and space to innovate

How UAE firms can avoid the five biggest health insurance mistakes

It is not prudent to only choose providers based on ultra-competitive prices

How digital transformation will drive telecoms growth

Telecoms operators need to change if they are to address the demand for universally available content, says Charles Yang

How Fujairah is becoming a leading oil trading hub

Bora Bariman explains why Fujairah could become a major name in the oil industry

Uncertainty is the new norm in 2017

From Brexit and Trump to tech and economics, 2016 has taught us one sure thing about 2017, says Dee Houchen

How to get started on VAT in the Gulf

With value added tax arriving in less than a year, how can your business prepare for the new requirements?

Raja Al Gurg: Inspiring women to be the best they can be

Her Excellency Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg – managing director of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group and president of Dubai Business Women Council – examines the changing role of the region’s women in business, the economy and society

Workplace happiness: using diversity to create community

Why diversity intelligence matters and how it can make a difference to your company

The road ahead for driverless technology

As autonomous transport advances, opportunities abound for both developers and investors

A virtual doctor will see your UAE employees now

Virtual doctors can substantially lower healthcare costs

GCC healthcare market to be worth $70bn by 2020

Time for a cybersecurity check-up in healthcare

Healthcare is very poorly protected in terms of information security compared to other industries

How GCC companies can reach their sustainability goals

Why 68 per cent of organisations in the GCC believe that the private and social sectors need to align to reach sustainability targets

Why regional businesses must invest in cyber security talent

The demand for cyber security professionals is expected to rise to six million worldwide by 2019

Is robotic automation causing job losses?

Here’s how technology can help companies improve efficiency and focus on human skills

Why regional SMEs should consider flexible benefits for staff

The types of benefits that a particular employee will value most are likely to change throughout their lifetime

The project management piece to the puzzle

David Clifton explains how project management offices are helping improve the region’s infrastructure and forcing the reassessment of some projects

Why teamwork and teambuilding is key in challenging times

Teambuilding programmes should run over the course of a year

Should businesses invest in their best or poorest performers?

Supporting high performers means giving them targeted positive feedback and creating an environment that helps them fly

Why Middle East start-ups should consider incubators

Incubators can help mitigate the difficulties of launching your own business

Why your business should be building its competency in software development

Developing software competency will secure the future of your company, says Amar Hanspal

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Why cyber security is a big concern for M&A activity in the UAE

Here’s how cyber-attack threats on mergers and acquisitions deals can be mitigated

Here’s how healthcare advancements can lead to cost savings in the UAE

The healthcare spend in the UAE is anticipated to hit Dhs71.5bn by 2020

Where will hospitality go in 2017?

Ammar Hilal highlights some of the hospitality trends to watch in the year ahead

First-time investor in Dubai? Here is where to start

Five top tips for investing in real estate in the region

12 ways to check if your insurance broker in the UAE is adding value

Companies need to truly understand if their brokers are doing everything they should be doing

Creating a feeling of balance at work

Tim Garrett explain how to achieve balance at work and be more productive in the process

How Dubai’s mega-projects can remain on budget and on time

How employers and contractors involved in mega-projects should develop their contracts

Predictions 2017: Dr Habib Al Mulla, Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla chairman

Looking ahead to 2017, it is expected that the UAE will continue to evolve in modernising its commercial laws